Participate in the Virtual Student Leadership Retreat LIVE on Friday, January 8, 2021, or On Demand starting on Monday, January 11! You will have the opportunity to attend live, web-based sessions from a variety of different presenters exploring topics that will be helpful to jump start your student organization for the semester.
Each organization must have two members attend the program in order for the organization to be eligible for Student Government Association (SGA) Funding. At least one member MUST attend the SGA Financial Appropriations Session and each member must attend a minimum of three session and the keynote speaker no later than no later than Friday, January 15, 2021. Attendance during live sessions will be verified by WebEx usage reports. Please login using your YSU credentials. Students viewing recorded sessions will be required to submit a form upon completion of the session.
Here's how it works
Below is the agenda from Friday's program. In each time slot you'll find a list of sessions that were offered and a brief description of what was discussed. By clicking the Red Session Button located below the listing, you will be able to view the recorded session. To receive credit for viewing the video, you MUST complete the form attached to the end of EACH video you view. Once again, each member must watch a minimum of three sessions and the keynote speaker's message no later than January 15. (One of those members must view the SGA Appropriations Session)
8:30 aM - Welcome & campus updates
Jim Tressel, University President
Carrie Anderson, Associate Director, Student Activities
Welcome everyone back for spring semester and highlight the flow for the day's event. Please be sure to view the Event Updates Worksheet for the spring student organization fair, Homecoming nominations, Organization and Individual Award Applications and so much more.
9:00 aM - Session One Breakout Sessions
Symplicity Training-Student Organization Online Management System
Carrie Anderson, Associate Director, Student Activities
This session will show you our online registration and organization community system. Take advantage of this opportunity to see how the system can track your membership, send out e-mails, post events, generate potential new members and the many other features that this web-based program offers.
How can your Mindset Affect your Organization's Morale?
Allison Centofanti, Student Success Coordinator, First Year Student Services
Jessica Gaskill, Assistant Director, First Year Student Services
Is your leadership role taking a mental toll on you in this new, virtual world? In this session, we will discuss how your everyday interactions can help shape your mindset and the mindset of those around you. You will have the opportunity to learn what a growth mindset is and how you can encourage resilience and perseverance through these strange times.
Understanding Financial Appropriations
Jeffrey Senediak, Vice President for Financial Affairs, Student Government Association
This presentation will help student leaders understand the rules and procedures regarding Financial Appropriations from the Student Government Association (SGA). Student organizations seeking SGA funding for the Spring 2021 semester must have at least two members from their organization attend this session. Discussion topics include the necessary qualifications to receive funding, the application process, and how to use funding appropriately. This session will also inform student leaders of important components of the Financial Path as they relate to their student organization. Without question, student leaders will walk away with the knowledge of how to take advantage of the opportunities SGA funding can provide for their group’s success.
WebEx vs. Zoom: How to Host the Best Virtual Meeting No Matter the Platform
Sharyn Zembower, Coordinator, Technology & Training, IT Customer Services
Learn how Webex and Zoom can assist your organization in being more productive during meetings. This session is designed to help you utilize breakout rooms, polls, and how to setup some of those extra technical aspects of each platform.
Planning & Presenting Safe Events
Carolyn Jesko, Assistant Director of Programming, Student Activities
Vaughn Myers, Associate Director, Kilcawley Center
As we continue to adapt to living with the virus, we want to help your organization make a plan for hosting events as we return to campus. We will go over what your student organization events and/or meetings might look like this semester, review the guidelines and policies in place for reservations, and discuss recommendations for successfully and safely planning events.
9:50 aM - Session Two Breakout Sessions
Money Matters: Required Training for Treasurers
Kelli Miller, Director, Internal Audit
Strong financial practices are imperative for your organization’s strength, stability, and sustainability. Therefore, it is important for student organization leaders to understand their responsibility and potential liability with being entrusted with other’s money. The goal of this session is to discuss practical approaches to fiscal responsibility. Specifically, the session will cover best practices in establishing/maintaining bank accounts; cash handling procedures; budgeting concepts; paying bills; reconciliations; financial reporting; and collaboration, communication and transparency in financial matters.
Representing Yourself and Your Organization on Award Applications
Angela Messenger, Coordinator, Writing Center
You and your organization do great work, but how well do you convey that in award applications? In this session, we will review YSU’s annual awards and present strategies for best representing yourself or club in these written applications.
Student Government and Your Organization
Justin Shaughnessy, President, Student Government Association
Avery Howard, Executive Vice President, Student Government Association
Student Government is a resource for your organization. Join us to discuss how SGA can help your organization through funding, planning, and marketing your events. Additionally, we will keep you up-to-date on SGA led initiatives and accomplishments as they pertain to you as a student leader. Lastly, this is also a great time to speak with your SGA President, Justin Shaughnessy, and Executive Vice President, Avery Howard, to discuss how SGA can best serve you as a student and organization member.
Technically Speaking: A Session on Social Media Policies and Ideas
Kati Hartwig, Coordinator, Social Media & Digital Marketing, Marketing & Communications
Student leaders will get a deep dive into how social media can be used to connect with their audiences and host events throughout the spring semester. The session will also cover the copyright rules with music in social media productions, and how to avoid violating any terms and conditions so events run smoothly.
Finding Meaning and Thriving (not just surviving) effects of the Pandemic
Anne Lally, Assistant Director, Student Counseling Services
We have come through an unprecedented last year. Can you say, " I am stronger, wiser, and healthier?" If the answer is no, you can learn ways to constructively embrace positivity, attract positivity and be a stronger, wiser, and healthier you!!
All That Title IX Stuff
Molly O'Malley, Associate Director, Equal Opportunity, Policy Development, & Title IX
You've probably heard the name before, but do you know what Title IX actually is? And what the law requires of a university? This session will give an overview of how the university classifies sex or gender based harrassment and discrimination and sexual misconduct- the things that Title IX prohibits- and how the university responds to reports of this type of behavior. We'll close with a discussion about how you as a student and student leader can help change the campus culture and promote awareness around sexual misconduct and sexual violence.
10:40 aM - Session Three Breakout Sessions
How to Handshake: Pursuing Profile Design
Carla Mattiussi, Career Development Coordinator, Office of Career & Academic Advising
Handshake is a tool that can help you elevate your resume and job search game. By having a profile, resume, and presence now - you are setting yourself up for success when you become a (future) "recent" graduate. Why not learn a little bit more about the benefits of creating your Handshake profile, how to take control of your online professional branding image, and some suggestions on how to get started with uploading your resume, etc...
Feelings on Diversity and COVID
Kennedy Romeo, Vice President of Assessment and Enrichment, Student Government Association
Angelo Elia, Chair of Assessment and Enrichment, Student Government Association
During this session, we’ll discuss students' feelings on diversity on campus as well as the university's response to COVID through the use of surveys sent out by the Student Government Association. This will act as a round table discussion so please come to discuss these topics and share your thoughts.
Leadership and Organizational Culture
Joe Paydock, Student Success Coordinator, First Year Student Services
During this session, we'll discuss how leaders can have an impact on an organization through an examination of the organization's culture.
Let's Get Appy - Navigating the YSU App Dashboard
Carolyn Jesko, Assistant Director of Programming, Student Activities
Dr. Andrzej Tereszkowski, Customer Training Specialist, Ready Education
Learn how to use the YSU App dashboard to post announcements for events, take attendance at meetings, practices or programs, communicate to club members and recruit new members.
Tired of Virtual Meetings?
Alison Kaufman, Interim Assessment Manager, Institute for Teaching & Learning
Anybody else ready to be able to meet again in person? I sure am! Unfortunately, we're looking at another semester of having to connect and engage remotely. Watch this pre-recorded session that runs through a whole bunch of ideas that will hopefully make your meetings a little less boring. Nothing replaces the real thing, but I hope you find something that is useful to your student organization.
11:30 aM - Keynote Speaker darryl bellamy will be presenting on
fearful to fearless leadership: overcoming your fears to step up
Leading is hard; doing it without fear is even harder! After reading thousands of students’ written fears, Darryl noticed a pattern. The majority of our leaders’ concerns boiled down into four questions: Am I enough, what if I fail, what will they think, and do I have the resources to succeed? In this program, students can identify their fears in leading fully and see the similarities with their peers in an engaging LIVE or Virtual program. In both formats, students leave more connected with their fellow student leaders and more empowered to take risks to leave a positive legacy.
Learning Outcomes: As a result of attending this program, students will learn:
- their fears are no different than their peers around them, and they’re not alone
- actionable and research-backed strategies they can use immediately to start creating and leading with more courage
- how to use The Fearless Band™ (provided or mailed to campus) as a daily reminder to choose courage over fear.
complete the form to receive credit for watching the recorded session